JUNIOR BRAND MANAGER

SUMMARY:
A stationery and promotional gift company based in the West Rand of Johannesburg is currently seeking a Junior Brand Manager to provide support and assistance to the Stationery Marketing Manager in the implementation of marketing campaigns for the various fields of marketing.
This is a 6 month contract with a possible view of going permanent.

POSITION INFO:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS
POS order placements for Stationery
Work with agency and manage timelines
Ensuring delivery to depots
Trade visits to ensure POSM placement.
Liaising with suppliers for quotes
Final invoices
Working with internal team for PO’s and invoices.
Purchase order creation
Marketing and Advertising Strategy
Assist the Stationery Marketing Manager with preparations for the annual marketing plans for assigned group of products/brand in a specific market.
Assist and work closely with the Stationery Marketing Manager to develop and recommend marketing strategies and related activities to increase penetration and market share for assigned group brands with a focus on digital platforms.
Implements in coordination with the Stationery Marketing Manager (within budget limits) the operational marketing campaign to achieve the defined marketing objectives. 
Marketing research analysis and understanding.
Compiles post campaign reports in conjunction with Category Manager input.
Presents feedback in Sales and Marketing meeting forums.
Coordinating Agency and Supplier meetings
Coordination of Stationery meetings with Suppliers and Agencies, as well as minutes thereof.
Follow up on actions post meetings.
General and ad hoc marketing administration activities and support.
Creating sales reports
Sample management
Creation of stock adjustment
Liaising with warehouse manager for stock adjustment approvals
Collection of sample stock
Delivery of sample stock
Stock adjustments
Internal Communications
Marketing activities on TV, notice boards
Website communication
Management of internal competitions
When applicable co-ordinate meetings
Setting meetings
Communicating agenda
Minute meetings thereof
Following up on actions from meeting
Monthly competitor analysis
Collate information for competitor analysis
Complete report
Set up meeting for competitor analysis

• JDE Administrator

• Campaign co-ordination across Stationery

• Meeting of deadlines for key duties
• Continuous communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Implementation of all CSR Activities including Global Education week and School roadshows.
• Digital campaign development and implementation align with the Stationery Marketing Manager
• Timeous delivery of all administration and analysis required.
• Support to the Marketing Manager as required.

• BCom Degree in Marketing or equivalent
• Good understanding and passion for Social media
• Able to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• A passion for our brands, and a strong execution and results focus are essential, in addition to project management skills and the ability to prioritize.

• Strong Time Management and Planning Skills
• Flexibility
• Organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines
• Detail oriented and very strong analytical skills
• Action Orientation
• Drive for Results
• Adapting quickly to new situations, coping effectively in fast paced environment
• Team work – Be able to work with cross functional teams
• Computer literacy: Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Personal Skills

• Stress Handling – The capacity to manage stress effectively and remain functional, focused, and level-headed.

• Objectivity – The capacity to separate one’s own feelings, views, beliefs and attitudes from a situation by remaining non-judgmental.
• Drive (Includes energy and stamina) – Makes a strong, positive impression; is a self-starter and originator; maintains high levels of activity and produces a high level, high quality output.
• Initiative (Linked to achievement motivation) – An individual’s readiness to act on opportunities and pursue goals beyond what is required or expected of him / her. Sets demanding goals for self and others and is dissatisfied with average performance.